The Chief Incumbent of the Punyawardanaramaya Temple at Elahera, Heeratiya in Polonnaruwa had been killed in an attack on Saturday night over personal dispute, the Police said.
Initial Police investigations had revealed that 47-year-old Ven. Alakolamada Dhammarathana Thera was killed inside his room of the Temple complex after attacking him with a club, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said.
Police also arrested the driver of the monk in connection with the murder.